Why would a physician give a pregnant woman a beta-sympathomimetic drug?

A) To increase contractions
B) To decrease fetal blood glucose levels
C) To prevent premature labor
D) To increase cervical dilation


C

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a. Albuterol b. Levalbuterol c. Arformoterol d. Formoterol

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You are taking care of an intubated trauma patient who must remain immobile. The patient has a medical history of end-stage renal failure and atrial fibrillation. What is the most appropriate neuromuscular blocking agent?

a. Succinylcholine (Anectine) b. Pancuronium (Pavulon) c. Rocuronium (Zemuron) d. Cisatracurium (Nimbex)

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For which of the following conditions are systemic antibiotics indicated?

A) Gingivitis B) Generalized chronic periodontitis C) Localized chronic periodontitis D) Localized aggressive periodontitis

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______ focuses on the context of the environment in which services are provided and the settings and instrumentalities available and used for care.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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